SFMCA:PD

School of Professional Development
The School of Professional Development (PD) is part of the Marine Forces College within the STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy (SFMCA). The SFMCA is the educational annex used by members of the STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC). The SFMC is an auxilliary department of STARFLET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.

PD School instructs its students in the fine art of becoming a Professional Soldier. Being a Marine is more than a career choice, it is a life choice. This is where beings go to become introduced to the STARFLEET Marines. Courses are currently available through the PD-301 level, and all are available online for immediate credit STARFLEET Educational Services under the MOODLE COURSES tab.

College Graduation
A student can graduate the Marine Forces College by doing the following. A student can graduate the Marine Development College by doing the following.
 * Complete PD100 & PD201
 * Complete UOS100, UOS200, UOS300, UOS400 & UOS500.
 * Complete NCO100, NCO151, NCO201 & NCO251.
 * Complete LD101, LD102, LD103, LD104, LD105, LD200 & LD211.
 * Complete OD100, OD102, OD151, OD181, OD201, OD211, OD221, OD231. OD241, OD251.
 * Complete any two of the four -301 from the Marine Development College.

Profesional Development Manual

 * A Infantry Manual has been converted into a wiki and can be accessed here.
 * A PDF version of the manual can be downloaded here

PD100 - Marine Basic Course
This is step one of the Professional Development Program. Among the topics covered in this course are Chain of Command, Basic Marine Heraldry, Basic Uniform Regulations. Starting a M.S.G., and more.
 * Prerequisite for this course: Current membership in STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. Please note that this course must be taken and passed by all students in order to be eligible to take any other courses in the SFMCA.

PD105 - Individual Drill
This Exam covers basic drill, the history of drill and the proper procedure for conducting drill in the SFMC.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

PD120 - History of the SFMC
A basic study of the history of the SFMC – from the early beginnings of old Earth’s first Marines, through to study of the current Corps.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

PD130 - Marine Strike Group Overview
This course is designed to help give the Marine an understanding of what is involved in the structure of a Marine Strike Group in the SFMC.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

PD150 - Introduction to Field and Dress Mess
This course examines the history, details and the necessary planning for the successful implementation of either a Field or Dress Mess.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

PD201 - Primary Leadership Development Course
Step two in the Professional Development Program. This course delves into Leadership and leadership issues relevant to a SFMC unit.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100 and PD-135

PD205 - Marine Essential Tasks List
This course and test reinforce the Marine’s ability with, and knowledge of, the essential components of Marine life in the field. Applicants for this course should be prepared to do fairly extensive research utilizing reasearch materials published by the STARFLEET Marine Corps and should also be prepared for an examination that is more thorough and comprehensive than any other course offered by SFMCA. While by far the majority of the resource material used for this course is taken directly from the METL manual, some other areas of study will be required by referencing other SFMC related material (listed within the exam).
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

PD210 - Traditions, Protocols and Policies
An important step in the development of any Marine is to have a complete understanding of the various policies, protocols and core traditions of the SFMC. This course has been created to assist with the education and understanding of these valuable elements of our culture.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-201

PD301 - Professional Development Independent Study
For the final step in Professional Development studies the student must complete an independent studies project. The independent studies project must either consist of a paper or another approved project. The student MUST submit a topic or project description to the Branch Director for approval. Once approved the student will then have 10 weeks to submit their independent studies project for grading. After submittal and if the student receives a grade of Honors or Distinction on a 301 level course, they will be issued an Academic Excellence Award.
 * Prerequisite for this course: Successfully passing all courses in the Professional Development Branch